Trogotronic M 666

The plug and perform simplicity of the Triple Six stand alone synth from Trogotronic, carefully distilled into Euro format.

This module, the first from Trogotronic previously known for there pedals, is as powerful an expensive array of traditional VCO/VCF/VCA modules patched together. Given the unique approach to audio circuit design familiar terms and elements may work in an unfamiliar manner. For instance at full CCW Oscillators 1 and 2 will shut down (in some combinations). This works great with CV which can exploit this as a pause when implemented skillfully. Threshhold can be set "in between" both oscillators; use this as a delicate balance point to be exploited with audio input or again with CV to this control point. The circuits many idiosyncrasies will make this module an indespensable element of your complement of sonic ordonance.

Contains no less then nine CV inputs, as well as one audio input.(And nine knobs, three LEDs and five switches).

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2011-04-27 av m

A nice, not that normal synthesizer module. If you like noise, digital character and some crazyness this could be for you. It somewhat resembles a cracklebox with CV control, or some circuit bended toys but can go further than that. Processed drums get really dirty, and the M666 could do interesting stuff in a lot of registers, and excels in the high mid and hf region. The drive CV/knob works sometimes almost like an evil hp-filter and sometimes like a standard distortion effect.
The 666 can do a lot on its own, but as always, the full potential shows when heavily modulated.
A bonus is the three really lively LEDs blinking away - the only color coded details on the otherwise black and white themed layout. The knobs is great and with nice resistance - needed for detailed trimming of the many characters of sound this one is spitting out. I also like the fact that it has a learning curve that you can work on for a while - you will get to know the inner soul of the number of the beast more and more as you work with it.